Class of 2024

Academic Achievements

IB Diploma Programme 

IB Diploma candidates must also complete the IBDP Core, which consists of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Stamford HS Diploma students can choose to pursue IBDP Course Certificates, enabling them to sit selected IBDP examinations and not complete the Extended Essay.

Pass Rate

  • 96% passing rate in Stamford American (80% global passing rate)
  • 34.6 Average DP Score
  • 43 Highest Score in Stamford American
  • 13% of Students received 40+ points
  • 31% of Students earned a Bilingual Diploma

AP Program Results

Students from Grades 10 to 12 can choose from 21 different AP courses, with the flexibility to take an AP course without sitting for the external examination.

Browse the High School Course Description Handbook for the full list of courses:

2024- 2025 Stamford High School Course Description Handbook

University Placements Overview

Stamford American International School graduates from 2022 to 2024 have been accepted into a diverse array of prestigious universities worldwide, reflecting the school’s commitment to academic excellence and global readiness.

Ivy League Institutions:

  • Brown University
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • University of Pennsylvania

Other Notable Universities:

  • New York University
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Stanford University
  • University of Chicago
  • Duke University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Northwestern University
  • University of Southern California
  • Boston University

Country Breakdown:

  • 47% USA
  • 29% UK
  • 5% Canada
  • 4% Hong Kong
  • 4% Singapore
  • 3% Australia
  • 8% Rest of the world

College Counseling Options

The Stamford American Academic & College Counseling Department sets a limit of 10 college or university applications worldwide. This guideline encourages students to prioritize “quality of choice” by thoroughly researching and thoughtfully selecting the institutions they apply to.

Academic and College Counselors provide individualized support to help students conduct in-depth research and identify institutions that align with their unique preferences and goals.

Whether focusing on a specific program, location, or educational experience, Stamford American encourages students and parents to emphasize “quality over quantity” when crafting their college lists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To graduate with a US-accredited High School Diploma from Stamford American, students need to earn a minimum of 24 credits across various subject areas. Aside from that basic requirement, they must also complete a Creativity, Activity, and Service project and reflect on the importance of the Theory of Knowledge (TOK), a key concept that underpins the learning approach at Stamford American.

The Academic and College Counseling program at Stamford American is designed to support students with exploring, considering, and eventually prepare for, their academic and post-high school plans. With the philosophy of finding good “fit” colleges, the program builds on the student journey of self-exploration and reflection towards making distinctions in and outside the classroom. In the final year, students complete their applications to universities worldwide before selecting their destinations.

Yes, every scholarship is subject to high standards of attendance, diligence and behavior on the Student’s part and to the Parents’ treating the School and our staff reasonably. The terms on which such awards are offered and accepted will be notified to Parents at the time of offer. The value of a scholarship shall be deducted from Fees before any financial aid or other concession is calculated or assessed.

Regardless of the pathway a student chooses, completing the high school program earns them a US-accredited High School Diploma. They will also earn any other certifications associated with their chosen pathways. Some of these include: IBDP, BTEC, AP courses and IB courses.

The IBDP is a two-year program for Grade 11 and 12 students. The IBDP is renowned worldwide for its academic rigor and for equipping students with valuable soft skills that will be of great use in college and beyond. Many universities will also credit courses taken under the IBDP or provide other special considerations. Students that choose this path must take three Higher Level and three Standard Level courses, engage in Theory of Knowledge reflection, complete a 4,000-word Extended Essay, and undertake a Creativity, Activity, and Service project.